How do I contact the shelter about Shira?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Stuttgart handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Shira if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Stuttgart will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Shira already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.

What happens if Shira isn't the right fit?

Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Stuttgart early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shira and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.

Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?

TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.

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Shira

Akita · Female · Young · 2 years

over: 🍀 Other dogs: no preference Other animals: no cats or small animals, prey drive present Kids: no Dog experience: absolutely necessary Problems: needs leadership Hey, there👋 Maybe you've seen me before, I'm now back at the animal shelter for the second time. But don't worry, it's not my fault; my previous owners can no longer take care of me due to personal reasons. So now I'm searching for a permanent forever home. I'm a sweet little mouse, so to say. But watch out! I have a lot more to offer than just my pretty appearance. I'm looking for people who like to be active and consider working with dogs as a full-time hobby. As I'm not a fashionable accessory, I need a lot of attention and physical exertion, but also shouldn't miss out on rest. Since I'm smart, I like everything that involves working with your brain and cooperating with you humans. So if you have enough time, experience, and the possibility to get to know a special dog, you absolutely need to get in touch. Want to get to know me better? Then send an email right away and describe in it already what my - maybe - new home might look like! Until then, greetingsEure Shira.

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Andere Hunde: eher nein Andere Tiere: keine Katzen und Kleintiere, Jagdtrieb vorhanden Kinder: nein Hundeerfahrung: unbedingt nötig Probleme: braucht Führung Hey, da👋 Vielleicht habt ihr mich hier schon mal gesehen, ich bin jetzt zum zweiten Mal hier im Tierheim. Aber keine Angst, es liegt nicht an mir, meine ehem. Besitzer konnten sich aus persönlichen Gründen, nicht mehr um mich kümmern. Sodass ich nun ein endgültiges für immer Zuhause suche. Ich bin eine zuckersüße Maus, so rein optisch meine ich. Aber Obacht! Ich habe viel mehr zu bieten als mein hübsches Äußeres. Ich suche Menschen, die sich gerne sportlich betätigen und die Arbeit mit Hunden als Vollzeithobbie betrachten. Da ich kein modisches Accessoire bin, brauche ich viel Aufmerksamkeit sowie körperliche Auslastung, aber auch das zu Ruhe kommen sollte nicht zu kurz kommen. Da ich schlau bin, gefällt mir alles, was mit Kopfarbeit und Kooperation mit euch Menschen zu tun hat. Wer also genügend Zeit, Erfahrung und die Möglichkeit hat, der muss sich unbedingt melden, um einen speziellen Hund kennen zu lernen. Wollt Ihr mich näher kennenlernen? Dann schreibt gleich eine Email an und beschreibt darin schonmal mein - vielleicht - neues Zuhause! Bis dahin, GrüßeEure Shira.😍

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇩🇪Stuttgart

Shelter

Tierheim Stuttgart

Living with Shira

✓Spayed
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Tierheim Stuttgart · Stuttgart Learn about Akita →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Shira home

What you'll need for Shira in week one.

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About Shira

What life with Shira looks like

Shira is a large young adult akita dog waiting at Tierheim Stuttgart in Stuttgart.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Has hunting drive, needs leadership, requires experienced owners with time for extensive physical and mental exercise

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Stuttgart, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shira, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Shira?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Stuttgart handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Shira if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Stuttgart will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Shira already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Shira isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Stuttgart early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shira and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.